Along with blocking the transfer of an eighth property in Lake Forest, the Gilberts' attorney, Edward Susolik, also asked the court to void the previous seven deals.

Attempts to reach the Los Angeles couple were unsuccessful. Their relationship to Elkus is unclear.

"Defendant Elkus has committed a massive fraud upon the Gilbert family only 11 days after he murdered Dr. Gilbert," Susolik said in a written statement. "This fraudulent action was clearly done with the intention of further harming the Gilbert family, who have already suffered the loss of their loving husband and father."

Elkus requested a public defender in his criminal trial. He has yet to hire an attorney to represent him in the civil case, according to Orange County Superior Court records.

"I can't afford a lawyer," Elkus told a judge before his arraignment.

Elkus is due in civil court April 23, where a judge will consider making the restraining order permanent.